Check Out the Historic Farmer's Market in Saint John New BrunswickSaint John New Brunswick quick facts:
Saint John is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick. It is Canada’s first incorporated city and is very historic as seen in its beautiful architecture. Also, with Saint John New Brunswick being located along the Fundy coastline, it is a popular port of call for many cruise ships during the summer and fall months. Saint John New Brunswick is also home to Moosehead Breweries, Canada’s oldest independent brewery that ships its goods to Canada , the United States, and 15 Countries around the world. Guided tours are available. My husband worked at Moosehead Breweries for a short time and commented that the people were very friendly in Saint John! 
I have visited Saint John many times and the people are very friendly and very proud to live there. It started out as a commercial and industrial seaport and grew in Irish descent during the potato famine. Saint John New Brunswick has much to offer to people looking to stay and explore. In fact, if you want to stay in uptown Saint John there is an “inside connection”. This is a huge complex/mall where there are 60 shops, numerous restaurants, accommodations, aquatic center, museum, and the farmers market. All of which are connected by a pedway system so you never have to go outside. It is really nice if it is raining or cold and you have little ones you need to bundle up each time. With the oil refinery and the pulp and paper mill you can get some not-so-pleasant odors and air that is not nice for those that might have respiratory problems. It does, on the other hand have some great one-of-a-kind attractions that shouldn’t be missed on your visit to New Brunswick.
Saint John New Brunswick's major attractions:
The Saint John City Market, the oldest continuous farmers’ market in Canada.
I think you can buy just about anything here and you know it is locally grown or produced. Don’t forget to look up… the ceiling is the hull of a ship.
The New Brunswick Museum tells of the province’s history with a wide arrangement of fossils and artifacts that have been found throughout the province. You can also watch the tides rise and fall with their three story tidal tower. It’s a great place to spend the afternoon with the kids. Check out the life size Whales and Mastodon. Reversing Falls is a phenomenon that is very unique to the city and quite something to see. Saint John is located right on the Bay of Fundy and when the tides are low the Saint John River flows out into the Bay of Fundy. That all changes quite dramatically when those tides come in. 
Numerous historic cemeteries and historic churches are within the city and its surrounding communities with insight as to what the past was like. The Canada Games Aquatic Centre- This beautiful facility, which is connected with the inside pedway, features an Olympic-size pool, plus two leisure pools, water slides and an exercise room. This is literally hours of fun for the kids any time of the year. Exhibition Park Raceway is a racetrack where there is harness racing year around every Saturday. Imperial Theatre is where a million people have attended performances throughout its lifespan. The Globe and Mail describes it as the most beautifully restored theatre in Canada. Saint John New Brunswick's near by attractions:The Fundy Trail in St. Martins. It is 11km of scenic coastline that you can
explore however you choose.
There are numerous lookouts, trails, picnic spots, a waterfall, and a suspension bridge. We really enjoyed this and got some great pictures. The boys tried to swing the suspension bridge to make it more dramatic. Boys will be boys! The trails were more challenging than I had expected, so we didn’t bike them. You can drive to pretty much every “sight”, though.
The Sea Caves in St. Martins - This was amazing! We were destination bound for the Fundy Trail and happened to come around a turn in the road and saw the caves right there before our eyes. Also, it just happened to be low tide, so we had to go and explore. They really aren’t very deep, but you do need to be there at low tide because they partially fill with water when the tide comes in. New River Beach Provincial Park This is New Brunswick’s best-kept secret. There are miles of beach to explore when the tide is out and the sand is so fine. Bare feet are a must here and you can easily lose the entire day, like we did, looking for sea glass and shells. There was someone flying a kite too. There are literally miles of beach. Beware though, that water is very cold, even on a warm day, but that didn’t stop my kids from getting soaking wet. They have an annual sand castle competition that sure draws the crowds. The Fundy Isles – Numerous Islands west of the city of Saint John New brunswick, which have something unique to offer those who venture their way. One of the most popular things to do is to go whale watching. The Bay of Fundy is home to the endangered North Atlantic Right Whale and the Finback Whale (some of the largest mammals in the world), harbor seals, porpoises, and approximately 240 species of birds. The Islands are great places to get close to nature. Gagetown: You will follow the Saint John River on this drive north of the city of Saint John to Gagetown New Brunswick. Try out one of the many cable ferries along the way and stop and see the various potters and painters too. Gagetown is an artist’s heaven and they are proud of their wares. Front Street has some nice quiet little cafes and shops to explore. Stroll down to the Marina behind the Old Boot Pub and rent a kayak to see the various bird species that frequent there. It is a very small town but well worth the stop. Saint John New brunswick is quickly becoming the place to go if you are looking for Antiques or art. That is why it has no shortage of antique shops and art galleries within the city limits. With all that this city has to offer there is no shortage of accommodations and camping for those who would like to stay and take it all in. For those who like someone else to do the driving, there are guided two-hour bus tours of the city and guided and self-guided walking tours also available with stops at the various attractions along the way.
As I’ve said before … so much to do and so little time!!!
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